EthanI couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the news that Demian was dead. This life is too short... I mean, The man I saw just last night is dead. "Oh, God." I leaned back on the couch, my heart pounding. How could this happen so fast? I barely knew him, but still… I felt bad for him. His death is too sudden. I could still remember when I saw him last night. I had just come back home after another failed attempt to talk to Sonia and Jay. She still refused to see me, and I felt drained. All I wanted was to shower and clear my head. But before I could even make it to my room, one of the maids stopped me. “Sir, someone’s here to see you.”I sighed in frustration. “Who is it?” “He said, his name is Demian.” The maid replied with a bow. I didn’t recognize the name. I wasn’t in the mood for visitors, but I told her to let him in any way. A tall man walked in and greeted me. “Good evening, Mr. Ethan,” he said with a weird smile that made me uneasy. “I’m Demian, a childhood
Sonia I was sitting at the beach with Jay, waiting for Ethan's arrival when my mind drifted back to last night. I was surprised when Jay told me he was ready to meet Ethan. I mean, I have been asking him if he wants to see Ethan but he told me he wasn't ready yet and when he told me last night, I had no other choice but to accept even if it hurt and broke my heart. It's his right and I couldn't deny him that. I would have wanted Ethan to meet us at the restaurant but Jay suggested he meet us at the beach. I was so lost in my thoughts when I heard someone call my name. I spun around and saw Alex walking up to us with a smile. "What is he doing here?" I wondered as I stared at his handsome face. He greeted me, taking my hand and planting a soft kiss on it before sitting beside me. "What are you doing here?" He asked with a smile as he dropped his gaze on Jay who was staring at both of us. "Uhm... We are here to meet someone." I said, softly. "And this is Jay, my son." I introduc
Ethan Holding Jay in my arms felt like a dream, a dream I am afraid to wake up from. My son, my little boy, is finally here, in my arms. I closed my eyes and held him tighter, feeling the moments.It hurt…it hurt me so much that I wasn't aware of his birth, that I wasn't involved in his life. Thinking about how I unknowingly sent Sonia away with pregnancy made my heart ache in pain, and before I knew it, tears rolled down my cheeks. I didn’t care. I didn’t bother to hide them as I allowed them to fall freely from my eyes.Pulling back, I quickly wiped my tears and smiled at Jay. He stared at me, curious but quiet. I leaned down and pressed a soft kiss on his forehead. “I am sorry, Jay. I wasn't aware of your birth,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “If I knew your Mom was pregnant, I wouldn't have sent her away.“You are not aware?” Sonia snapped, glaring at me, “Did you care to listen to me when I wanted to tell you? You did not even hesitate to send us away because your dear
Sonia I felt relieved after Jay met with his father. The feeling was unimaginable. I tapped my finger softly on the steering as I drove home.I smiled as I glanced at Jay through the rearview mirror. His face was glowing with happiness. “Thank you, Mom,” Jay suddenly said with a smile, jolting me out of my thoughts. I looked at him with a smile. “For what?” “For letting me see Dad,” he said softly, but his words pierced my heart.The way he called Ethan, “Dad” touched my heart. It made me realize how my son has been missing his father all these years.I forced a smile and kept my eyes on the road. “It’s your right, Jay. I’m sorry I kept you away from him.” “I understand, Mommy. You did everything to protect me.”His words spark a glow in my heart. He always knows how to make me happy.Just then, He leaned closer and wrapped his arms around me in a quick hug, stunning me. “I love you, Mom.” He kissed my cheek.Tears welled up in my eyes but I didn’t let the tears fall. “I love
EthanI was engrossed with work in my study room when my phone rang. Seeing Jay’s name on the screen brought an instant smile to my face. “Hey, buddy,” I said, leaning back in my chair. “Mr. Ethan,” Jay’s voice came through, calm and cheerful. “Uhm... Can I spend the night at your house?” I blinked, surprised. Jay wants to spend the night at my house? Is Sonia aware of this or Am I dreaming? "Hey, Mr. Ethan. Are you there?" “Yes.. Yes of course you can if your mom is okay with it.” I said, my voice slightly trembling with emotions. "I have already discussed it with my mommy,” he said quickly. “She’s not around, she has traveled and I don’t want to sleep alone in this big house.” I felt a sudden rush of emotions, joy, excitement, and disbelief within me. “Of course, Jay. Get ready. I’ll come pick you up right away.” I barely waited for his response before hanging up. My heart raced as I grabbed my car keys and headed out the door. **********I drove as fast as I could, m
Ethan Jay stared at me, waiting for an answer. His eyes were so much like Sonia's, curious but guarded. I set my glass down and wiped my mouth, trying to keep my voice steady. “Jay, it’s… complicated,” I said, unsure of how much I should tell him. Jay looked at me with a serious face. “But you still like her, right? I mean… you drew her picture and you said you miss her.” I swallowed hard. How could a child see through me so easily? Is Jay really a child or an adult in a child form? “I do, Jay,” I admitted. “I miss her a lot. And I regret hurting her more than anything in the world.” He studied me for a moment as if he was trying to decide whether or not to believe me. Then he nodded. “Then fix it,” he said, gazing straight into my eyes, like it was the easiest thing in the world. His actions surprised me. He has a mature mind and I couldn’t help but smile at his innocence. He's more mature than his age. “I’ll try,” I promised, even though I had no idea how to make it
Sonia "We missed you so much," Gloria said repeatedly, her voice filled with emotion. I smiled as I hugged them back. They were once my maids, the ones who always kept me company whenever I felt lonely. I have missed them so much. I pulled back, blinking away the tears that were threatening to come out of my eyes. “It’s good to see you both,” I said, my voice barely audible. But as I looked around the room again, I couldn’t ignore the ache in my chest. I was once the mistress of this house. Now, I am just a visitor. "Uhm... Where is Jay?" I asked softly. Vanessa smiled warmly. "Young master is still asleep in the master bedroom.” The master bedroom? My heart skipped a beat. Ethan let him sleep there? I tried not to overthink it, as I decided to go to Ethan's room and get my son. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed down the staircase. I spun around to see if it was Jay but I froze when I saw Ethan. He was walking down the stairs, his hair still damp from a shower. He w
Sonia The next morning, I walked into the office, trying to push away the heaviness that had settled in my chest since leaving Ethan’s mansion yesterday. Work was my escape, my safe space, and I needed it now more than ever.The moment I stepped inside, Tara’s face lit up. “Ms. Sonia! You’re back!” she exclaimed, rushing over to hug me as if I had been away for months. Her excitement made me smile. “I’m back,” I said, with a chuckle. “I hope everything’s on track?” I asked as she pushed the door to my office open and we both stepped in. “Yes, but we only have two days until the presentation,” Tara reminded me, pulling out my chair for me. I nodded. “I know. Don’t worry, we’ll be ready before then.”Her eyes brightened with excitement when she heard me.After sitting down and taking the coffee that Tara made for me, I went through some documents before I made my way toward my team. As soon as I stepped into the design room, a wave of warmth greeted me.“Ms. Sonia!” someone called
Sonia The soft creak of the door jolted me out of my sleep. My eyes felt heavy as I forced them open, adjusting to the dim hospital room. For a moment, I panicked but then I felt the warmth beside me and turned to see Jay, sleeping peacefully. A small smile tugged at my lips. I have been singing to him, hoping it would comfort him but I didn't realize when sleep took over. “Good evening, Ms. Sonia.” The gentle voice made me turn and I saw a nurse walk in, the same one who was with the doctor earlier. She had a kind smile on her face as she approached me. “How are you feeling Ms Sonia?” she asked. I rubbed my temple lightly and smiled. “I feel better but I still have a slight headache.” She nodded. “That’s normal for now. I’m here to give you an injection and some medicine but you will need to take them after eating.” I watched as she prepared the syringe and I sighed softly. “Alright.” The sharp sting of the injection made me wince but I remained still. After she ga
Sonia "Mommy!" Jay’s voice rang through the room as he ran toward me. I blinked in shock as I couldn't believe, "Jay!" I gasped, my heart nearly bursting with emotion as he opened the door and ran towards me. I pulled him into my arms, holding him so tight as if I was afraid he would disappear again. Tears blurred my vision as I felt the warmth of my little boy against me. He is real, He is here. I pulled back slightly, my hands shaking as I checked his body. "Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Tell me, Jay, are you alright?" Jay nodded with a small smile. "I’m okay, Mommy." But my heart ached in pain as I looked at him, fresh tears welled in my eyes. He was so thin. His once chubby cheeks had sunken in and there were bruises on his arms. My heart clenched painfully. How could Daniel do this to a child? Did he have no conscience? A sob escaped my lips as I cupped Jay’s face, gently rubbing my thumb across his bruised skin. "I’m so sorry," I choked out. "I should have
SoniaMy body trembled as I held Ethan’s cold hand, my fingers tightening around his as if I could keep him from slipping away. Tears streamed down my face but I couldn’t stop them. "Drive faster, please!" I urged, my voice breaking. The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror and gave a quick nod. “Yes, ma’am.” The car sped down the road, the city lights blurring past us. My heart pounded with every second that passed. Ethan is barely holding on, his breathing weak. The sight of the blood that soaked the seat made my stomach churn with fear. As soon as we drove into the hospital building, the driver quickly parked the car and Ethan’s men wasted no time. They opened the doors and ran inside. Moments later, they returned with four nurses pushing a stretcher. The car door swung open and they carefully lifted Ethan out, placing him onto the stretcher. I jumped out right after, grabbing his hand as they wheeled him inside. His fingers were ice-cold. “Ethan, stay wit
Sonia I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Ethan. Like, Ethan is here to save me? It felt like a dream. My heart pounded as relief flooded through me. I have lost all hope of escaping Daniel but Ethan is able to find me. How did he even find this place? Well, that is a question for another day. But then, my relief turned into fear when I saw his right arm wrapped in a bloody soaked cloth. He was hurt. I wanted to ask what happened but there was no time. I have to get away from Daniel first before he does something worse. One of Ethan’s men grabbed my arm, pulling me away. I was ready to run, to leave this nightmare behind but then, I heard a sharp groan of pain. I spun around and my whole body shivered in fear when I saw Ethan as Daniel stabbed him. I froze, my breath hitching as blood poured from his side, soaking his shirt. “No!” I screamed, trying to break free. I fought against the guard who was holding me but he tightened his grip. “It’s dangerous! We have to go!”
DanielPanic swept through the room as the sound of gunfire echoed. My heart raced as I reached for my gun, my eyes scanning the chaos. One of my men ran outside to check and quickly returned, his face white with fear. “What’s going on?” I asked, my voice calm as I tried to keep my frustration in check. “We’re under attack,” he said, almost breathless. Damn it! I knew it. This has to be Ethan's doing. I pulled my gun out, my mind racing. Marcus told me the security is tight so how did they get through? How did they get through my tight securities? I couldn’t waste time thinking about that now. I have to move fast. Gunshots rang out again, and panic spread like wildfire. People screamed, running in different directions, desperate to escape. The sound of bullets echoed through the air. I turned to Sonia, who was frantically searching for an escape before she could make a move. I grabbed her wrist. She struggled, trying to break free, but I held her tight. I grabbed he
Chapter 116 EthanThe man smirked. “Did you really think you could walk in here and go scot-free?” I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to stay calm. The rage inside me burned like wildfire but I can't afford to lose control. “I regret not killing you when I had the chance,” I said through gritted teeth. The man chuckled. “That’s why a man should never be too trusting.” His eyes darkened. “Now, hand over the boy or I’ll shoot.” My fingers secretly twitched over the gun in my back pocket. I could take him down in an instant but Jay is too close. If I made one wrong move, he could get hurt. I started to lower Jay to the ground. “No, Daddy!” Jay whimpered, clinging to me tightly. His small hands trembled as he gripped my shirt. His wide, terrified eyes pleaded with me. I cupped his face gently. “Jay, do you trust me?” Tears welled in his eyes but he nodded slightly. “Yes.” “Then do as I say.” Reluctantly, Jay loosened his grip. The man grinned. “That’s more like it.”
EthanI stormed Daniel’s mansion with my men, my body burning with rage. The moment his guards spotted us, they opened fire. "Fools," I muttered, my eyes contorted with rage. I didn’t hesitate as I pulled out my gun, aimed and fired, taking down the bastards who dared to stand in my way. They were nothing but obstacles... mere distractions. My goal is clear and that is to get hold of Daniel. I wanted to be the one to kill him, to put a bullet in his skull and watch as the light fades from his eyes but no, I have something more important to do and that has to do with finding Jay first. I clenched my jaw, my grip on my gun tightening. I turned to Dave, my most trusted man. “Take two of your men and get Sonia.” My voice was cold, unwavering. Dave gave me a curt nod. “And if you see Daniel,” I added, my voice dripping with venom, “kill him.” "Yes, boss." Dave didn’t need to be told twice. He understood. Daniel didn’t deserve to breathe, not after what he did to Sonia... Not
Daniel The sharp beeping of my alarm clock jolted me out of sleep. I groaned, blindly reaching out to silence it with a slap. The noise stopped but the lingering annoyance didn’t fade. Blinking, I forced my eyes open and glanced at the time, 6 AM. A slow smirk curled on my lips. "Today is the day."Without wasting time, I swung my legs off the bed and headed straight to the bathroom. The cold water jolted me fully awake and a rush of excitement coursed through me. I still can't believe that In just a few hours, Sonia would be mine and mine alone.As I stepped out of the bathroom, steam rolling off my skin, I spotted Marcus walking in. He carried an expensive suit in his hands, already dressed in his expensive attire. "Good morning, boss," he greeted me with a respectful bow before placing the suit on my bed. I nodded in acknowledgment, moving toward the mirror as I started getting dressed. "How are Jay and Alex?" I asked, fastening the buttons on my shirt. "Jay’s been
Daniel As we approached my mansion, the security checkpoint unexpectedly signaled my car to stop. My jaw tightened. They had never stopped me before. Everyone here knew who I was, so why now? Didn’t they recognize my car? A police officer knocked on the window. I let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing my temple before lowering the window. “Good evening, sir,” the officer greeted respectfully. I frowned, giving him a brief nod. This man is new... I have never seen him around before. “What is the meaning of this?” I asked, my voice cold. “Why are you stopping me?” “My apologies, sir,” he said, keeping his tone formal. “I’m just doing my job.” My blood boiled at his words but I forced myself to stay calm. I smiled coldly. “Alright. How can I help you?” “We just need to check your car’s particulars… and the trunk,” he replied. My heart pounded. The trunk.They can't check the trunk. If they did, they would find Alex's unconscious body that was stuffed inside. A